About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Whiplash 49
▸ Contusion/Bruise 44
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseJamaica Hills Bleeds: Two Dead, Hundreds Hurt—When Will City Hall Wake Up?
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Never Stop
Two dead. Six seriously hurt. In Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, the years grind on and the bodies keep coming. Since 2022, there have been 1,048 crashes. 617 people injured. Two killed. The numbers do not flinch. They do not pause for grief. They keep rising. NYC crash data
No one is spared. Children, elders, cyclists, drivers. In the last year alone, 205 people were hurt. Two were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. No deaths in the past twelve months, but the wounds linger. The luck will not hold.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A 20-year-old cyclist, dead on 164th Street. A 19-year-old, gone in a crash with a truck. A six-year-old, her head cut open in the back seat. These are not accidents. They are the price paid for speed, for inaction, for streets built for cars, not people.
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
The city talks of Vision Zero. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph, but the limit still stands higher on most streets. Intersections have been redesigned, but not enough. The city says one death is too many. The city keeps counting.
Local leaders have tools. They can push for lower speed limits. They can demand more cameras, more protected crossings, more space for people. They can fight for every inch of safety. Or they can wait for the next crash.
The Call That Cannot Wait
This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now. Take action
Citations
Other Representatives
District 24
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 24
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood Jamaica Hills-Briarwood sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 24, SD 11, Queens CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
11S 4045
Comrie votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.▸Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Comrie votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Stavisky votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Stavisky votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Comrie votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Stavisky votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Stavisky votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Stavisky votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Stavisky votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
- File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Comrie votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Stavisky votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Stavisky votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
- File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7678
Stavisky votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 7678,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Stavisky votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11S 7785
Stavisky votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.▸Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
-
File S 7785,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.
- File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
11
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider▸Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
-
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 11 - A moped rider died on 149th Avenue. A driver sped the wrong way, hit him, then crashed into a parked van. The driver fled. Medics could not save the rider. Police search for the car. The street stays quiet. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on June 11, 2025, that Antonio Smith-Ortiz, 25, was killed while riding his moped east on 149th Ave. in South Ozone Park, Queens. According to police, a driver traveling the wrong way in the eastbound lane struck Smith-Ortiz near 121st St. at about 10:05 p.m. The driver then hit a parked van and fled the scene. The article states, 'The driver, who was going against traffic in the eastbound lane, then struck an unoccupied parked 2015 Ford Transit 350 Courier van before speeding off.' Police have not identified the driver or vehicle. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by wrong-way driving and hit-and-run incidents. No policy changes or enforcement actions were mentioned.
- Wrong-Way Driver Kills Queens Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-11
10S 8117
Comrie votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10
10S 8117
Stavisky votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
-
File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Comrie co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Comrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
27
Motorscooter Driver Hurt in Parkway Turn Crash▸May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 27 - Motorscooter and sedan collided turning left on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. No driver errors listed. Sedan undamaged. One injured.
A motorscooter and a sedan crashed while both were making left turns on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street in Queens. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, suffering trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not hurt. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited.
16
Sedans Collide on Main Street in Queens▸May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
-
Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
-
Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Main Street. Three men injured, whiplash and pain. Metal twisted, glass broke. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men were injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The injured included both drivers and a front passenger. All were conscious and not ejected. The crash left pain and damage but no answers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
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SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
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Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
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Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
- Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Highland and 169th▸May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
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SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
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Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
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Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 13 - SUV hit a 62-year-old man at Highland and 169th. His leg broke. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 62-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169th Street in Queens. The man suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were also involved but reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and exposed the ongoing risks to people walking city streets.
11
SUV Backs Into Traffic on Grand Central▸May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
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Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
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Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 11 - SUV reversed into moving cars on Grand Central Parkway. Two drivers injured, one with head trauma. Police cite unsafe backing, tailgating, and reaction to other vehicles.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, an SUV backed unsafely into traffic, striking several eastbound vehicles. Two drivers suffered injuries—one to the back, another to the head. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. Systemic danger persists when drivers reverse into active lanes and follow too closely, putting everyone at risk.
7
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Highland Avenue▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
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Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
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Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike in Queens. The cyclist was thrown and injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 160-05 Highland Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data lists no other contributing factors before noting helmet use. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus.
7
Weprin Expresses Hope for Resolution on Transportation Issue▸May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
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Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-07
May 7 - Albany lawmakers push Assembly Bill 590 to force 16- and 17-year-olds on Citi Bike e-bikes to wear helmets. Critics warn helmet laws slash ridership and invite biased policing. The bill moves forward despite evidence of harm to vulnerable road users.
Assembly Bill 590, sponsored by Amy Paulin (D-Westchester), advanced in a Transportation Committee hearing on May 7, 2025. The bill would require 16- and 17-year-olds riding Class 1 or 2 e-bikes, including Citi Bikes, to wear helmets. Committee Chair William Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) defended the bill, stating, "My only concern is the safety of the people riding the bike." The bill summary notes, 'studies have shown [helmet mandates] can dramatically reduce ridership of the city’s bike share system.' Experts warn such laws lead to fewer cyclists and open the door to discriminatory enforcement, especially against youth of color. Seattle dropped its helmet law in 2022 for these reasons. Despite evidence that helmet laws hurt vulnerable road users, the committee advanced the bill without addressing these harms.
- Teen Helmet Mandate for E-Citi Bikes? Albany Lawmakers are Up to No Good Again, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-07